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HJ53 LXE

2003 Lexus IS300

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,250 mi
Last recorded96,250 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 LXE
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner and outer tread worn on both front tyres

Fail 20 Jan 2017 96,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded inner surface and heavily scored outer surface (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner and outer tread worn on both front tyres

Pass 25 Jan 2016 93,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 93,423 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 81,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 81,925 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front inner brake pads starting to get low

Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,641 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear brake disc inner faces rusting

Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,546 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,487 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,214 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 17,176 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 13,363 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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HJ53 LXE is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 74,114 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ53 LXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ53 LXE registered?

HJ53 LXE is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HJ53 LXE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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